Copy and paste text and images

You can copy and paste text and images between your files — even if you're going from one type of file to another.

Use the right-click menu, keyboard shortcuts, or web clipboard

You might be able to copy and paste with the right-click menu, but for security reasons, most browsers don't allow web apps (like Docs, Sheets, and Slides) to use your computer's clipboard through menus.

If you use Chrome

To copy and paste, use the right-click menu or select "Copy" or "Paste" from the Edit menu in the toolbar.